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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Cerebral Palsy

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Cerebral palsy may cause a variety of symptoms, depending on the type of CP and the amount of brain damage. In addition to the motor problems described above, people with CP may have the following symptoms:

abnormal sensation or perception

epilepsy, or seizure disorder

hearing impairments

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speech impairments

visual impairments, including strabismus, or crossed eyes

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